It's Never Too Late To Start with Artist Lisa Congdon
From I Like Your Work: Conversations with Artists by Erika b Hess
January 23, 2026 · 43 min · Season 8
About this episode
Lisa Congdon shares her journey of starting an art career later in life and offers encouragement for those questioning their creative paths.
As we begin a new year, we're revisiting one of our most encouraging conversations on I Like Your Work —my interview with artist, author, and educator Lisa Congdon . Lisa's story is a powerful reminder that there is no single timeline for becoming an artist. She didn't begin pursuing art seriously until later in life, and her career unfolded through persistence, curiosity, and a deep commitment to learning. In this episode, Lisa shares what it was like to start later, how she built confidence in her work, and how she navigated the fears and doubts that often accompany a creative path. This conversation is especially meaningful to revisit in January, a time when many of us are reflecting on where we are, where we want to go, and whether it's "too late" to begin or begin again. Lisa's honesty and generosity offer reassurance that growth happens in its own time, and that showing up consistently matters more than starting early. In this episode, we discuss: Starting an art career later in life Letting go of comparison and imagined timelines Building confidence through practice and curiosity Creating a sustainable creative life Giving yourself permission to evolve Whether you're just…
People in this episode
Host: Erika b Hess
Guest: Lisa Congdon
Topics covered
- starting an art career
- confidence in creativity
- navigating fears in art
- personal growth
- creative evolution
Keywords
- art career
- creativity
- personal growth
- confidence
- art education
- persistence
- self-discovery
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